Across the desert circuit in the UAE, the Al Ain Racecourse hosted a competitive eight-race programme on Sunday, 8 February where established performers and improving runners produced clear outcomes across sprint and middle-distance contests. Competitive fields and steady track conditions ensured consistent racing throughout the afternoon, with several contests decided by strong late finishes.
Racing unfolded across middle-distance and sprint contests, with several trainers and jockeys enjoying multiple successes as consistent early pace and strong finishing efforts shaped outcomes throughout the afternoon.
Race 1 saw EHAB secure victory under Jules Mobian for trainer Eric Lemartinel, stopping the clock at 2:19.22. KALICE DE CARRERE finished second, while TARWEEJ completed the placings in third. The winner travelled comfortably before asserting in the closing stages to open the card on a decisive note.
In Race 2, RB SARAB delivered a composed performance with Bernardo Pinheiro aboard for trainer Khalifa Al Neyadi, winning in 2:05.13. BALSAAM followed home in second, with RB EPYC taking third. The pace remained steady throughout, allowing the leading trio to separate themselves from the remainder of the field late on.
Race 3 produced another success for trainer Eric Lemartinel as SHAMROUKH, ridden by Silvestre De Sousa, won in 1:50.81. SIMOUN finished second ahead of AAMEER in third. The contest developed into a sustained stretch duel before the winner edged clear approaching the finish.
AF SHARA took Race 4 for jockey Bernardo Pinheiro and trainer Qaiss Aboud, recording a time of 1:53.30. SS ALAHWAS claimed second place, while AF YORAFREF secured third. The result continued a productive spell for connections who maintained consistent form across recent meetings.
Race 5 went to AF ASYAF, providing Pinheiro and Aboud with another victory as the winner clocked 1:49.62. HAKA DU SOLEIL finished second, followed by SIHRLAU in third. Strong mid-race positioning proved decisive as the winner responded well under pressure in the final furlong.
BASIL AW captured Race 6 under Hamed Al Busaidi for trainer Majed Al Jahoori, winning in 1:38.26. ROHAN AW followed in second, while ATHMAN BAYNOUNAH placed third. The finishing order remained largely unchanged from the final bend, reflecting the tactical nature of the race.
Race 7 concluded with DHAWAD taking top honours, guided by Silvestre De Sousa for trainer Eric Legrix in 1:37.89. QANDIL AW secured second, with MUHAREB BAYNOUNAH finishing third. The winner produced a well-timed effort in the straight to secure a comfortable margin at the line.
The final contest, Race 8, produced a sharp sprint victory for AF YATWA’AD, ridden by Richard Mullen and trained by Qaiss Aboud, who stopped the clock at 1:06.21. AR MOOJ finished second, while MAESTRO took third place. A quick early tempo ensured the field remained tightly grouped before the decisive late surge settled the outcome.
Across the programme, Qaiss Aboud and Bernardo Pinheiro both recorded multiple victories, underlining the strength of their current stable form, while several runners demonstrated improving profiles that could shape future meetings following the performances recorded in the Al Ain Race Results 8 February fixture. Observers noted that several placed runners also showed signs of progress that may translate into stronger results in upcoming engagements.
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